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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.73, 568.33 and 162.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.73, 568.33 and 162.31 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.73 : 568.33 = 162.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.73/568.33 = 162.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.73x = 568.33 × 162.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.73x = 92,245.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,245.64/378.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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